Fratco President Chris Overmyer is featured on the cover of the March 2026 issue of Irrigation Leader, a publication focused on irrigation infrastructure, water management and agricultural innovation.
The feature article, “Chris Overmyer of Fratco: Growth Built on Innovation and Strong Relationships,” highlights Fratco’s more than 100-year legacy in the drainage industry and the company’s continued focus on innovation, customer relationships and long-term water management solutions.
In the interview, Overmyer discusses Fratco’s evolution from early clay drainage tile manufacturing to modern corrugated polyolefin pipe systems used in agricultural and commercial water conveyance. The conversation also touches on the company’s expansion into western irrigation markets and the development of new flow control structures designed to work within enclosed pipe systems.For generations, Fratco has worked alongside farmers, contractors and engineers to move water where it needs to go. That ongoing commitment to practical innovation and strong partnerships is what led to the company being featured in this issue of Irrigation Leader.
You can read the full interview with Chris Overmyer and view the digital copy of the March 2026 issue of Irrigation Leader here:
The full article explores Fratco’s history, product innovation, expansion into western irrigation markets and the company’s continued commitment to helping move water efficiently across agricultural and infrastructure projects.
